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I am a dog trainer and behaviour consultant, my passion is K9 fitness and adventure activities. We are retailers of high quality dog equipment.

I am a qualified dog trainer and have a special interest in canine fitness. I am also a qualified canine and human first aider. I have been working dogs in harness, both in Ireland and abroad, for 15 years, and ran a sled dog rescue for 7 years. I believe in and only use scientifically proven positive training methods. The classes I run include general obedience, scentwork, canicross and other s

led dog disciplines, as well as general dog fitness, such as core conditioning and body awareness. I also do one to one training and behaviour consultations in NW Ireland. I cover an area between Ballina and Dromore West for dog walking and daily visits. I also offer a wedding day service, if you would like your dog(s) to be part of your special day.

30/12/2024

The new year is fast approaching, so time for TED January again.
Train Every Day in January, either you and/or your dog(s). Get out for a walk, run, canicross, bikejore, mush dryland or on snow or spend time training with your dog, indoors you can do obedience, trick trainin or scentwork maybe. The idea is to be active every day through what can be a dark and sometimes difficult month for people. We have a Facebook group for posting and encouragement.

There will be different challenges throughout the month, including the popular rainbow week.

It all starts on Wednesday 1st January. No pressure just a fun way to be motivated.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1085847148413476/?ref=share

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27/12/2024

Don't forget the Christmas Wag on Sunday, 29th at Lough Key Forest Park. Not an organised event, just a social get together with dogs for some canicross, bikejore, scooter, Mantrailing or walk through the forest. Get off the sofa and back out on the trails 😀 Junior parkrun is on in the forest park at 9.30 so please be aware of the children and volunteers.

24/12/2024

There is a local 5km/3km run/walk on Enniscrone beach on Thursday at 10.30. I will then be having a social walk afterwards at 12 noon. Please adhere to the beach bye laws and keep dogs on leads if you join us, and be aware that some dogs need space from others.enniscrone is open for coffee and other hot drinks.

20/12/2024

We had a lot of fun at the last training classes of the year this week. Proofing some commands by doing them in odd ways, and playing musical chairs and statues, as well as a couple of new behaviours. Unfortunately some of our dogs couldn't join us this week but those that did smashed it. Well done everyone

12/12/2024

Another great training session last night. I always forget to take photos of the 2nd group with the older dogs! Last week of this block next week. Hoping to do some fun classes in the new year, scentwork included.
Lucky to have such a great venue locally.

10/12/2024

The Christmas Wag will be on Sunday 29th December at Lough Key Forest Park. Please remember that this isn't an organised event or race, just a date for people to meet up with their dogs and have some fun.
There is now a Junior Parkrun in Lough Key on Sunday mornings so please be aware of the children running from 9.30am.
Wear your festive attire, bring along treats to share if you wish and have some fun. The cafe will be open on that date.

06/12/2024

Please keep your pets inside, safe and sound tonight. Even if they usually live outside, please let them in tonight. Check all fences before letting them out in case of wind damage.
Stay safe everyone, especially in red warning areas, these are very unusual weather conditions.

28/11/2024

Fabulous evening of training classes last night in Enniscrone, forgot to take photos of the older dogs 🫣 Puppies working hard and then a pupil sleeping soundly after all the excitement.

26/11/2024

One space left in each class for dog training starting tomorrow evening - Wednesday in Enniscrone. Puppy for dogs under 6 months followed by class for dogs 6 months and over.
Get in touch quick to book your space if you'd like to join us.
085 1054009 or by message.

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24/11/2024

Another poll 😀

We usually have a fun doggy day out at Lough Key Forest Park around Christmas, no pressure, just a day to canicross, bikejore, scooter or do some Mantrailing with friends. What date should we go with this year?

Sunday 15th December 👍
Sunday 22nd December ❤️
Saturday 28th December 🤣
Sunday 29th December 😱

23/11/2024

I forgot Olli's harness when we nipped out for a quick scoot today, so had to put him in a different one. Now I'm wondering about his colour scheme? Turquoise or orange, what do you think? 🤔

14/11/2024

Delighted to announce new dog training classes in Enniscrone. 4 week block of Puppy and General Obedience starting in The Old Church on Wednesday 27th November.

Please call or message to book your place or with any questions.

085 1054009

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22/10/2024

We love delivery days - my dogs get a treat at bedtime every night, part of a ritual so that they know it's time to settle and sleep. We love the natural treats - and they're a local company 😀

21/10/2024

It's been a really busy couple of weeks with lots of walks, drop ins and training sessions. With the days shortening this weekend, if you will be coming home from work now in the dark, why not let me walk your dog during the day.
I am a qualified dog trainer and first aider, with years of experience including running a rescue so am used to working with nervous or reactive dogs and treat them all with kindness and positive reinforcement methods.

Drop me a message or give me a call - 085 1054009

13/10/2024

Where does the time go? 15 years ago we were in The Herald talking about the 'new' sport in Ireland of dryland mushing, and doing demos at Pet Expo in the RDS. Sky and Diesel have both unfortunately passed on but I'm still living the same life, out with dogs on the scooter today, although Quinn wouldn't play ball for a photo 🤣

12/10/2024

As well as scooter and Canicross last weekend, Diefer and I raced in bikejore. My little warrior with a huge heart pulled me round to a 3rd place on Saturday and then on Sunday, with temperatures rising, we did one loop and called it quits. He didn't want to stop, and we had a little bit of a discussion about it, but he listened in the end 😀 Any dog sport or activity has to be fun for the dog, yes they can work hard but they should never be put in danger and with our current level of fitness and the heat and humidity, stopping and having a dip in the lake means that Diefer will want to run again.

Thanks to for the photos and to all the race sponsors - and huge thanks to for ensuring all my dogs are hydrated before and after running and kept fit and well, .ie .cz and who help keep 59 year old me fit and healthy enough to do this crazy sport!

11/10/2024

When Olli was a pup we had some fun with our good friend and she captured what I called his race face. At the weekend he showed his actual race face - and that he could fly. Thanks to .ie for the race photos.

10/10/2024

Happy Birthday to one of our regular clients, the gorgeous Mr H. Such a big loveable goofball. I know he's being spoilt tonight and look forward to making an extra fuss of him on our next walk

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Sligo

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+353851054009

Website

http://tails-and-trails.org/

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Ghost is now 9 but still thinks he's a puppy. We had a great time, and the boys were brilliant. Everyone having fun, which is what it's all about